Richard McConnell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard McConnell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Johnston, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $263,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$263,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $241,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $236,000 | 7 | $4.9 million |
| 2023 | $241,000 | 8 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $263,000 | 17 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Richard McConnell Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Richard McConnell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 11 | $240,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Will Collective | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Operating fund | $70,000 |
| Eylerly Ball | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Isu Foundation | Operating fund | $28,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Meals From the Heartland | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Variety Club | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Blue Star Mothers of Iowa | Operating fund | $1,500 |
| American Hackney Horse Assn | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Dragon Scholarship Fund | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| DCG Education Foundation | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L McConnell
- Deborah K McConnell
Questions people ask
Does Richard McConnell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard McConnell Family Foundation give?
$263,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Richard McConnell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L McConnell (Trustee) and Deborah K McConnell (Trustee).
What does Richard McConnell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and education.